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Fluticasone (Lung and Nasal)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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Rinse mouth after use, it works best if used daily (bc its a steroid), usually combined w.LABAs

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Fluticasone (Lung and Nasal)
Adverse effects

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weight gain, thrush, rarely adrenal suppression, epistaxis (nose bleeds), Localized irritation

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Montelukast (singulair)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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Class: Leukotriene
Not for rescue, oral pill (not inhaled), modifier, long-term use of asthma

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Formoterol (Foradil)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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Bronchodilators are not use in acute bronchospasm, long long-term use, always must be combined with steroids (inc. risk of death)

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Montelukast (singulair)
Adverse effects

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Psychiatric, depressive/suicidal thoughts, liver impairment

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Formoterol (Foradil)
Adverse effects

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Tachycardia, Angina, Tremors

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Albuterol ( Proair)
Adverse effects

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tachycardia, angina, tremors

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Albuterol ( Proair)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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On it for life, SABA, rescue inhaler for acute bronchospasm, nebulizer has a higher dose vs. inhaler, commonly combined with atrovent to create duoneb

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Levalbuterol (Xopenex)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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SABA, less beta 1 agonist activation (not as tachycardic), expensive (not given much)

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Levalbuterol (Xopenex)
Adverse effects

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tachycardia (less likely), angina, tremors

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Ipratropium (Atrovent)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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Onset within 30 seconds, lasts 6 hours, anticholinergic (monitor for s/s), used for acute bronchospasm, combined with albuterol duoneb

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Ipratropium (Atrovent)
Adverse effects

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anticholinergic s/s

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Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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2nd gen antihistamine, used for allergies, does not reduce nasal congestion, less drowsy than 1st gen, most effective prophylactically (taken daily)

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Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
Adverse effects

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excitatory phase in pediatrics (same as Benadryl; sleepy then wired), anticholinergic s/s (could result in catherization)

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Codeine
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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The best antitussive (cough), opiate pain med., monitor for resp. depression, give in small doses

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Guaifenesin (Mucinex)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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expectorant, causes more productive coughs, used for when pt. cant get up thick secretions (supportive treatment)

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Codeine
Adverse effects

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Resp. depression, opiate side effects (constipation, addiction, slurred speech, etc.)

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Guaifenesin (Mucinex)
Adverse effects

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renal based

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Benzonatate (Tessalon)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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Assess neuro function, cough, suppressant/ antitussive, do not crush -> let it sit in the back of the mouth so it numbs the area

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Benzonatate (Tessalon)
Adverse effects

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numbness, drowsiness, constipation, insomnia

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Famotidine (Pepcid)
Adverse effects

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Pneumonia, CNS effects, refractory acid reflux

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Famotidine (Pepcid)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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Class: Histamine 2 (H-2), rapid absorption in small intestines, suppresses gastric acid, can be taken at meal times, 1st line treatment for prevention of ulcers in ICU patients

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Calcium carbonate
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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direct neutralization of stomach acid, short term effects

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Omeprazole/Pantoprazole (PPIs)
Adverse effects

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Headaches, N/V/D, high risk for C.diff, hypo magnesium (long-term use), DO NOT TAKE WITH OTHER MEDS

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Calcium carbonate
Adverse effects

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constipation, gas, can cause electrolyte abnormalities

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Sucralfate(Carafate)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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Creates coating on stomach for PUD, do not give w. other meds, given at meal times, pill or drink (both are dissolved in water)

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Omeprazole/Pantoprazole (PPIs)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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Most effective in suppressing gastric acid secretion, well tolerated, treatment option for PUDs, take first thing in morning (sometimes before bed)

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Bismuth (Pepto)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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H.pylori treatment treats all GIs symptoms (nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, diarrhea)

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Sucralfate(Carafate)
Adverse effects

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Nothing serious

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Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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used for N/V to promote gastric motility - major use is for diabetic gastroparesis

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Bismuth (Pepto)
Adverse effects

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Dark stools

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Docusate (Colace)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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take with full glass of water

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Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Adverse effects

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EPS s/s, ex: tardive dyskinesia, sedation, diarrhea

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Docusate (Colace)
Adverse effects

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diarrhea, abdominal cramping

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Polyethylene glycol (Miralax)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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Ensure hydration, monitor food and electrolytes, first-line constipation treatment (Prophylactic)

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Magnesium Citrate
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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Laxative (stool softener), off label use: GI prep, very fast acting, ensure hydration, patient takes the whole bottle to drink

29
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Magnesium Citrate
Adverse effects

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not for renally impaired -> they will have very high mag levels, fluid and electrolyte imbalances

30
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Loperamide (Imodium)
Adverse effects

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constipation

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Loperamide (Imodium)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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most effective antidiarrheal (because it is an opiate), never used to treat diarrhea caused by infection, check allergies related to opiates

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Polyethylene glycol (Miralax)
Adverse effects

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GI s/s

33
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Dicyclomine (Bentyl)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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used for IBS, stops cramps, antipasmotic

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Dicyclomine (Bentyl)
Adverse effects

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paralytic ileus (GI stops moving) -> treat with ambulation

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Scopolamine
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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Sticker behind ear, good for hospice ( makes em sleepy and dry mouth), anticholinergic, watch for local skin reaction (particularly with sticker use)

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Scopolamine
Adverse effects

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anticholinergic s/s

37
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Meclizine (Antivert)
Adverse effects

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anticholinergic s/s

38
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Meclizine (Antivert)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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for motion sickness (cruise ship drug), drowsiness (its an antihistamine)

39
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Ondansetron (Zofran)
Adverse effects

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QT prolongation*, headache, GI symptoms

39
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Vitamin D
Adverse effects

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naturally occurring no AE

40
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Ondansetron (Zofran)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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First-line treatment for nausea, is very well tolerated, can be given sublingually (ODT), and only helps if given before emesis

41
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Vitamin D
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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Pts. with deficiencies or fractures (supports bone health), almost always given w. calcium (not for cancer pts.)

42
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LMWH (Enoxaparin)- lovenox
Adverse effects

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Antidote - Protamine sulfate
Bleeding, HIT, spinal/epidural hematoma

42
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Heparin
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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Monitor aPTT
blocks factor Xa, PE massive DVT

42
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Heparin
Adverse effects

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Antidote : protamine sulfate
Bleeding, Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

42
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LMWH (Enoxaparin)-lovenox
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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Antithrombotic/anticoagulant, prevention of DVT & PE

43
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Warfarin
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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Vitamin K antagonist, long-term prophylaxis of thrombosis, oral anticoagulant, Monitor PT/ INR

44
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Warfarin
Adverse effects

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hemorrhage,
Antidote: Vitamin K (takes a long time), ffp*

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Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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PO, dvt prevention, stroke prevention in afib make sure you don’t combine with antifungal monitor labs,

46
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Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
Adverse effects

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bleeding,

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Apixaban (Eliquis)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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selective, reversible site inhibitor of factor Xa, reduces the risk of stroke, PO, don’t combine with antifungal

47
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Apixaban (Eliquis)
Adverse effects

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Bleeding, anaphylaxis

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Aspirin
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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Nsaid, used for secondary prevention of bad clots

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Aspirin
Adverse effects

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GI upset , hemorrhagic stroke

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Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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PO, combined with aspirin, Prevents platelets from sticking together and lowers the risk of having a stroke, blood clot, heart problem, etc.

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Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Adverse effects

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Gi bleed, prevents hemorrhagic stroke

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Alteplase (TPA)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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go to med for stroke, clot buster, when toa is given for MI its because cath lab not available, screen for bleeding,

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Alteplase (TPA)
Adverse effects

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nosebleeds, literally bleeding from any prick or cut, etc, coughing up blood, tarry stools

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Epoetin Alfa
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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can be given to a person with kidney failure, used to treat anemia,*hemoglobin no chance of getting better on its own

54
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Kcentra
Adverse effects

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dry mouth, headache, vomiting, blurred vision

55
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Kcentra
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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Reverses effects of blood thinners during major bleeding,

56
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Epoetin Alfa
Adverse effects

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tarry stools, fruit like breath, tachycardia

57
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Ferrous Sulfate (Iron)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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PO, given to replace iron and help with anemia

58
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Ferrous Sulfate (Iron)
Adverse effects

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black tarry stools, upset stomach, rash

59
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Baclofen (Gablofen)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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muscle relaxer, must taper,

60
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Baclofen (Gablofen)
Adverse effects

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if you don’t taper, the patient will get well, sedation, withdrawal

61
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Alendronate (Fosamax)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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take a full glass of water and remain write for a full hour

62
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Alendronate (Fosamax)
Adverse effects

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dyspepsia, flatulence

63
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Colchicine (Colcrys)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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antigout agent, only give for about 2 days, quick turnaround

64
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Colchicine (Colcrys)
Adverse effects

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Diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain

65
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Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
Adverse effects

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65
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Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
Nursing/Medical Interventions

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decreases uric acid, long term for chronic gout

66
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Management of H.Pylori

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Need more than one antibiotic (metronidazole), PPI or histamine 2, Pepto
treatment usually lasts over a month

67
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Management of HIT

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stop heparin- anticoagulant non heparin- start another anticoagulant because they are not at increased risk of thrombosis

68
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Management of DVT

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DVT prophylaxis -every patient in a hospital
level 1- compression socks
level 2- SCD squeezing device
level 3- Lovenox and heparin

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